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Ancient Theatre of Mytilene: Prominent in antiquity

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Mytilene, GR Get Directions

A remarkable monument of Lesbos, the ancient theatre of Mytilene, was one of the most important theatres of the ancient Greek world.

It was constructed during the early Hellenistic period upon a volcanic rock, on a quite prominent location, from where it was visible from both harbours of the island. What survives today, however, belongs to the Late Roman period, during which it could accommodate about 10,000 spectators.

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Hill of Agia Kyriaki
81100, Mytilene

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On foot

30 minutes from Sappho Square

By car

7 minutes from Sappho Square

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time



The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays:
January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.

Amenities

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Parking
Accessibility

Contact

Ancient theatre of Mytilene
T: +30 22510 22741

Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesbos
T: +30 22510 22087, +30 22510 40716, +30 22510 42589, +30 22510 40135, +30 22510 40136
E: efales@culture.gr

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